June 22, 2017

Hey friends! I'm back again with another layout using the June "Pretty Presents" kit from Queen and Company. My first layout using the June kit was very girly with lots of pink, so for this layout I decided to make a boy layout to show you just how versatile the kit is!

To start my layout, I used the orange and yellow 6x6 pieces from the Pretty Presents paper pad as my photo matting, and added my cardstock title and stars. Next, I used the smallest present die to die cut 4 pieces from cardstock, these will be layered together to make 1 large shaker box present.

To make the large shaker box present, I trimmed off the bow design from each square, then made each individual shaker box, adding the toppings from the kit and black cardstock dots that I punched with a regular office hole punch. I adhered all 4 presents to my layout, making them in to 1 large box. I also added black cardstock bows that I die cut from another present piece.

To finish my layout, I stamped the "just for you" sentiment on to white cardstock, and used the left over center pieces of foam from the shaker presents to give the stamped piece a bit of dimension.

June 15, 2017

I'm playing along with the June Add It Up challenge at Paper Issues! This month the challenge was to have your project add up to a total of 40-60 points. Here's the break down of the points:

And here is my layout with exactly 60 points!!

This is a favorite photo of my girlie with 3 baby goats in her lap and her loving every minute of it! I used a mix of different manufacturers on this one, but they all work together so well. I really like the look of the wood grain, the arrows, the floral, the chevron and the stripes combined.

Be sure to pop on over to the PI blog for more Add it Up projects, and more inspiration!

June 11, 2017

It's Scraplift Sunday over on the Paper Issues blog, and we're lifting fab layout by Janet!!

For my lift, I also used a black and white photo and my background paper has checks too. I also added a flair button with a bit of string, the title at the bottom that includes the word "happy" and added embellishments to the bottom left and top right just like she did.

This was always a favorite photo of my Meemaw, she wore that Van de Kamps bakery uniform to work for many years. The photo brings back so many memories of going to see her in the bakery at the grocery store. I can almost smell the fresh bread that was always baking!

Be sure to hop on over to the PI blog to see even more Scraplift Sunday layouts!!

June 8, 2017

I have a new layout to share with you today, made with the Pretty Presents June kit from Queen and Company! There are 3 really cute present dies, lots of papers and yummy toppings for your shaker boxes!

For my layout, I die cut three presents from different colors of patterned paper, all from the Pretty Presents Mat Stack that is included in the kit, then made two into shaker boxes using the toppings and foam pieces from the kit. Next came my photo and the title I cut with my Silhouette die cutting machine.

I also cut extra pieces for the bows and added those to the presents to add even more color and texture. And, no present is complete with out a gift tag, so I even made a tiny tag to add to the present stack! A few splatters of paint and my layout was complete!

June 7, 2017

The June Scrap Soup Challenge is up on the Paper Issues blog today! This is one of my new favorite challenges, just follow along with the recipe as you create your project. You can use more "ingredients" than the recipe calls for, but you must use everything in the original recipe. Here is this months list:

My girlie has been taking art classes every Tuesday after school. It's a cute little art studio in our town, and she absolutely loves going! Some days it's painting on a canvas, some days it's drawing on paper bags, you never know what fun things she will bring home! My layout includes pictures of her first "real" painting, this one took about 3 weeks to complete, and was on display at our local art show, and at her school art show too :)
For my layout, I started by cutting circles (more than 5!) with various sized paper punches, making sure to use at least 4 different patterned papers. Next came my two photos, and then the sequins, XO and crown for embellishments. To complete my layout, I added the chipboard title.

Have you played along with the Scrap Soup challenge yet?? You should!! Head on over to the Paper Issues blog for more inspiration, and then give Scrap Soup a go...I'd love to see what you create!

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